Isbn: 9781534409446 - jazz owls: a novel of the zoot suit riots (27 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. ?Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story.? ?School Library Journal (starred review) From the Young People?s Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.Thousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle. Hot jazz music spiced with cool salsa rhythms beckons them to dance with the local Mexican American girls, who jitterbug all night before working all day in the canneries. Proud to do their part for the war effort, these Jazz Owl girls are happy to dance with the sailors?until the blazing summer night when racial violence leads to murder. Suddenly the young white sailors are attacking the girls? brothers and boyfriends. The cool, loose zoot suits they wear are supposedly the reason for the violence?when in reality the boys are viciously beaten and arrested simply because of the color of their skin. In soaring images and searing poems, this is the breathtaking story of what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. ?Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story.? ?School Library Journal (starred review) From the Young People?s Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.Thousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle. Hot jazz music spiced with cool salsa rhythms beckons them to dance with the local Mexican American girls, who jitterbug all night before working all day in the canneries. Proud to do their part for the war effort, these Jazz Owl girls are happy to dance with the sailors?until the blazing summer night when racial violence leads to murder. Suddenly the young white sailors are attacking the girls? brothers and boyfriends. The cool, loose zoot suits they wear are supposedly the reason for the violence?when in reality the boys are viciously beaten and arrested simply because of the color of their skin. In soaring images and searing poems, this is the breathtaking story of what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).…

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Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. ?Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story.? ?School Library Journal (starred review) From the Young People?s Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.Thousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle. Hot jazz music spiced with cool salsa rhythms beckons them to dance with the local Mexican American girls, who jitterbug all night before working all day in the canneries. Proud to do their part for the war effort, these Jazz Owl girls are happy to dance with the sailors?until the blazing summer night when racial violence leads to murder. Suddenly the young white sailors are attacking the girls? brothers and boyfriends. The cool, loose zoot suits they wear are supposedly the reason for the violence?when in reality the boys are viciously beaten and arrested simply because of the color of their skin. In soaring images and searing poems, this is the breathtaking story of what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Reprint. "Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story." -School Library Journal (starred review) From the Young People's Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.Thousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle. Hot jazz music spiced with cool salsa rhythms beckons them to dance with the local Mexican American girls, who jitterbug all night before working all day in the canneries. Proud to do their part for the war effort, these Jazz Owl girls are happy to dance with the sailors-until the blazing summer night when racial violence leads to murder. Suddenly the young white sailors are attacking the girls' brothers and boyfriends. The cool, loose zoot suits they wear are supposedly the reason for the violence-when in reality the boys are viciously beaten and arrested simply because of the color of their skin. In soaring images and searing poems, this is the breathtaking story of what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story. School Library Journal (starred review) From the Young Peoples Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.Thousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle. Hot jazz music spiced with cool salsa rhythms beckons them to dance with the local Mexican American girls, who jitterbug all night before working all day in the canneries. Proud to do their part for the war effort, these Jazz Owl girls are happy to dance with the sailorsuntil the blazing summer night when racial violence leads to murder. Suddenly the young white sailors are attacking the girls brothers and boyfriends. The cool, loose zoot suits they wear are supposedly the reason for the violencewhen in reality the boys are viciously beaten and arrested simply because of the color of their skin. In soaring images and searing poems, this is the breathtaking story of what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. In early 1940s Los Angeles, Mexican Americans Marisela and Lorena work in canneries all day then jitterbug with sailors all night with their zoot suit wearing younger brother Ray, as escort until the night racial violence leads to murder. Told in verse format. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - "Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story." School Library Journal (starred review) From the Young People's Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.Thousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle. Hot jazz music spiced with cool salsa rhythms beckons them to dance with the local Mexican American girls, who jitterbug all night before working all day in the canneries. Proud to do their part for the war effort, these Jazz Owl girls are happy to dance with the sailorsuntil the blazing summer night when racial violence leads to murder. Suddenly the young white sailors are attacking the girls' brothers and boyfriends. The cool, loose zoot suits they wear are supposedly the reason for the violencewhen in reality the boys are viciously beaten and arrested simply because of the color of their skin. In soaring images and searing poems, this is the breathtaking story of what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Reprint. "Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story." -School Library Journal (starred review) From the Young People's Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.Thousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle. Hot jazz music spiced with cool salsa rhythms beckons them to dance with the local Mexican American girls, who jitterbug all night before working all day in the canneries. Proud to do their part for the war effort, these Jazz Owl girls are happy to dance with the sailors-until the blazing summer night when racial violence leads to murder. Suddenly the young white sailors are attacking the girls' brothers and boyfriends. The cool, loose zoot suits they wear are supposedly the reason for the violence-when in reality the boys are viciously beaten and arrested simply because of the color of their skin. In soaring images and searing poems, this is the breathtaking story of what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).…

Condizione: New. &Uumlber den AutorMargarita Engle is the Cuban American author of many books including the verse novels&nbspRima&rsquos Rebellion&nbspYour Heart, My Sky&nbspWith a Star in My Hand&nbspThe Surrender Tree. Gutierrez, Rudy (illustratore).